Frederick Douglass By: Tan Ly

"Every man knows that slavery is not right for him..." -Frederick Douglass Whenever people come together to discuss freedom, justice, and the rights of mankind, they usually mention the previous quote. But what is slavery? Is it the right of man to own property? Should men even be considered as "property"? Or are they actually human beings? Yes, they were bought and sold as property, but should it be consider that is was against their …

…ainst the odds and followed a dream, a dream that would pave the way for many young blacks, a dream the was based on racial acceptance. Douglass was a salve, and no, he was not uneducated or ignorant. Frederick Douglass did as much, if not more, than any one white man had accomplished, such as his speaking, publications, and influence. Proving most wrong, and an inspiration to all through his writing, speaking, and will power.